Floats & Rigs
Cajun Thunder Popping Cork
The clacking cork that calls trout and reds to shrimp or a soft plastic.
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The end of the road at the mouth of the Mississippi, with marsh redfish and access to offshore fishing.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Venice for redfish and speckled trout. The best months overall are Mar to May, Sep to Dec. In October, redfish and speckled trout are in season, and Walking Topwater, Paddle-Tail Swimbait and Weedless Gold Spoon are a good place to start. There are 2 shops within 45 miles; the closest is Journey South Outfitters in Venice, 2 mi away. Grand Isle is 39 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
Mar to May, Sep to Dec
In October
Redfish, Speckled Trout
Methods
Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Venice Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
7 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Walking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater · Speckled Trout, Redfish · Big trout at dawn.
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Speckled Trout, Redfish
Shop This LurePopping Cork Rig 18 to 30 in leader
LureRig · Speckled Trout, Redfish
Shop This LureWeedless Gold Spoon 1/4 to 1/2 oz
LureSpoon · Redfish
Shop This LureLive Shrimp 2 to 4 in
BaitLive Bait · Speckled Trout, Redfish
Sand Fleas Small
BaitLive Bait · Redfish · Surf.
Cut Mullet Chunk or strip
BaitNatural Bait · Redfish · Surf and passes.
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Redfish
Fly 9 ft 8 wt rod, floating redfish line, 16 to 20 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium spinning rod, 3000 reel, 15 lb braid with a 20 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Speckled Trout
Fly 9 ft 7 wt rod, floating or intermediate line, 15 lb leader, Clousers and shrimp flies.
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 10 lb braid with a 15 to 20 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Venice
Sunglasses
Costa Polarized Fishing Sunglasses
Polarized lenses cut glare so you can see fish, structure, and flats.
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Shimano Sedona Spinning Reel
A smooth, durable reel in sizes for trout through inshore saltwater.
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Penn Battle III Spinning Reel
A metal-bodied reel built to survive saltwater and big runs.
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Penn Battalion II Inshore Spinning Rod
A medium inshore rod for jigs, popping corks, and live bait.
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PowerPro Spectra Braided Line
Thin, strong braid for long casts, sensitivity, and pulling fish from cover.
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Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon
Low-visibility fluorocarbon for leaders and clear water.
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Heddon Zara Spook
The walk-the-dog topwater that works in fresh and salt.
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Within 45 Miles
Shops Near Venice
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Nearby Water
Saltwater & Coast · Louisiana · 39 mi
Grand Isle
Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island, a speckled trout destination with surf and marsh fishing.
Speckled Trout · Redfish
Saltwater & Coast · Louisiana · 75 mi
Lake Pontchartrain
A brackish lake by New Orleans with speckled trout around the bridges and trestles.
Speckled Trout · Redfish
Saltwater & Coast · Mississippi · 77 mi
Mississippi Sound
The waters off Gulfport and Biloxi with barrier islands, marsh, and speckled trout.
Speckled Trout · Redfish · Flounder